Holy Shrines
Bangladeshi Ambassador to Iraq: Imam Ali is the caretaker of humankind
October 6, 2016
Bangladeshi Ambassador to Iraq: Imam Ali is the caretaker of humankind
The Bangladeshi ambassador to Iraq Abu MaqsoudFarhad and his accompanying delegation have visited the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in their first ever visit to Iraq’s holy shrines. The Bangladeshi ambassador to Iraq Abu MaqsoudFarhad and his accompanying delegation…
Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala
October 6, 2016
Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala
The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October 26 in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October…
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala
October 5, 2016
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala
As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners are flocking towards the holy city of Karbala. As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners…
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
October 4, 2016
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. According to the Husseini Processions and Rituals Department, over 170 Husseini gatherings or processions from various parts of…
Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation translates and prints important booklet into three languages
October 4, 2016
Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation translates and prints important booklet into three languages
In cooperation with the Preaching Division of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, AmeerulMumineen Center for Translation has completedtranslating and printing of the booklet, “The Pilgrim’s Reminder ” into three languages: Urdu, Persian, and English. In cooperation with the…
Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels
October 3, 2016
Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels
Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that the dome gilding project of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, has reached advanced stages. Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
October 2, 2016
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city…
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar
October 1, 2016
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar
Department of Husseini Rituals and Processions has started their activities by receiving Husseini procession owners in order to provide them with empty places for setting up facilities as part of preparation for the holy month of Muharram. Department…
Four Swedish pilgrims convert to Shia Islam in Imam Redha Holy Shrine
September 28, 2016
Four Swedish pilgrims convert to Shia Islam in Imam Redha Holy Shrine
Four Swedish pilgrims, on their first visit to the Imam Redha Holy Shrine accepted Islam and Shi’ism by stating the declaration of faith. Four Swedish pilgrims, on their first visit to the Imam Redha Holy Shrine accepted Islam…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine proceeds with Imam Mahdi Site Expansion Project
September 28, 2016
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine proceeds with Imam Mahdi Site Expansion Project
After completing the rehabilitation and restoration project of the Site of Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance, by al-Abbas Holy shrinestaffs,work initiated today on the expansion of the sacred place. After completing the rehabilitation and restoration project…